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Could an Eskimo use one? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ski

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'use one?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'could an eskimo' is the wordplay.
'SKI' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ski that I've seen before include "Winter sport equipment" , "Go downhill rapidly" , "Aid to movement on snow" , "the end for many Russians" , "Runner for use on snow" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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